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Nature 455, 1057-1060 (23 October 2008) | doi:10.1038/4551057a; Published online 22 October 2008

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The mental wealth of nations

John Beddington1, Cary L. Cooper2, John Field3, Usha Goswami4, Felicia A. Huppert5, Rachel Jenkins6, Hannah S. Jones7, Tom B. L. Kirkwood8, Barbara J. Sahakian9 & Sandy M. Thomas10

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Countries must learn how to capitalize on their citizens' cognitive resources if they are to prosper, both economically and socially. Early interventions will be key.

To prosper and flourish in a rapidly changing world, we must make the most of all our resources — both mental and material. Globalization and its associated demands for competitiveness are increasing the pressures in our working lives.